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GOE 274V

1979 Austin Morris Mini Special

Silver Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

41,100 mi
Last recorded41,100 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special52,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOE 274V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Special
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 41,100 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 41,100 miles

Steering column attachment defective Fixing bolts loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 40,976 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,678 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,452 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 40,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 40,422 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 40,422 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 39,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSF suspension has reduced clearance between bump stop.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in ns&os top swivel/ball joint.

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 39,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

OSF suspension has reduced clearance between bump stop.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in ns&os top swivel/ball joint.

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,817 miles

Exhaust down pipe steady slightly insecure.

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 30,698 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Top engine steady rubbers slightly worn.

Fail 10 Sep 2010 30,698 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Top engine steady rubbers slightly worn.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,214 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Wiper blades perished.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,173 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 20,173 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 13,166 miles

NS&OS front wheel bearing slighty rough in operation.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 13,166 miles

NS&OS front wheel bearing slighty rough in operation.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 9,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust joints leaking slightly.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 9,239 miles

Exhaust joints leaking slightly.

Pass 22 Sep 2005 5,361 miles

OSF bumpstop clearance small.

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Special?

Based on 1,388 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
brake recording little or no effort 52
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GOE 274V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special in Silver with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,781 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Special fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GOE 274V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Special typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GOE 274V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini Special, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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